Fish in a sesame crust


Fish in a sesame crust
Fish portions cooked in 2 stages: first in the pan, then in the oven, covered with a sesame paste which turns crisp when baked.
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Last modified on: February 28th 2012
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Cooking: 25 min.
All in all: 45 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 10 min.
Fish in a sesame crust : Stage 1
Cut the fish into thick pieces, one per person. Carefully remove all bones and skin.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 5 min.
Fish in a sesame crust : Stage 2
Dry roast 100 g sesame seeds in a small pan on high heat for 5 minutes at most.

You will see that the sesame seeds "jump" like popcorn when they are done.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 3 min.
Fish in a sesame crust : Stage 3
Mix in a bowl with a fork: the sesame seeds, 30 g butter, 1 tablespoon flour, salt and pepper.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 3 min.
Fish in a sesame crust : Stage 4
Salt, pepper and flour the fish pieces on both sides.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F).

Stage 5 - ⌛ 1 min.
Fish in a sesame crust : Stage 5
Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a pan and fry the fish pieces for 1 minute maximum on each side to brown them lightly.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 5 min.
Fish in a sesame crust : Stage 6
Arrange the fish pieces in an oven-proof dish and coat with a thin layer of sesame paste.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 15 min.
Fish in a sesame crust : Stage 7
Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.

If you have an electronic thermometer, stick it into the middle of one of the fish pieces. It will be cooked just right when the temperature reaches 60°C (140°F).

Stage 8
Fish in a sesame crust : Stage 8
Serve straight away with the accompaniment of your choice.
Remarks
You can put the fish under the grill to finish browning, if necessary, so that the crust is nice and crisp.
Keeping: To be eaten right away, though the sesame paste can be made in advance.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe110 RDI=40 %30 RDI=3 %90 RDI=10 %1,350 RDI=70 %5,670 RDI: 70 %
Per 100 g20 RDI=6 %4 RDI=0 %10 RDI=2 %200 RDI=10 %850 RDI: 10 %
Per person30 RDI=10 %8 RDI=1 %20 RDI=3 %340 RDI=20 %1,420 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Fish, Gluten, Sesame, milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 4.80 €
  • Per person : 1.20 €

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